Dr. Dawn Butts
​We listen to and understand every patient so we can offer efficient eye exams that address individual eye health needs while providing accurate vision prescriptions. We’re cost-effective and give exemplary service that delivers quality products quickly and enjoyably.
About Us
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or one of our regulars, we offer glasses and contact lens fittings and screenings for glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and more—all performed by our in-person doctor, Dr. Butts. Additionally, visual field testing and retinal photos are available, our partnered store, Eyemart Express, has most eyeglasses ready in under 1 hour, and evening and weekend appointments are available. Book an appointment today!
Our practice is located on the East side of Madison near the East Towne Mall, on the frontage road of E Washington Ave—between Chick-fil-A and Starbucks.
Our Team
Dr. Dawn Butts
Dr. Dawn Butts is the primary care optometrist here at our Madison, WI practice. She grew up in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and attended the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee for her B.S. in Biology. She later attended the University of Missouri St. Louis for her doctorate in optometry.
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Dr. Butts has enhanced her optometry education via many rotations with specialty clinics, including Ada, Oklahoma, for retina care/diabetes in the eye, Orlando, Florida, for specialty contact lens fitting, and Davis Duehr Dean Eye Care for glaucoma management. She has been with Eyemart Express for over 9 years and has a superb reputation for efficient, thorough eye exams and her fantastic bedside manner.
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She enjoys spending time with her family in her free time, including her active, sports-loving three little boys. She’s also an avid reader, attends book club, and enjoys anything that can be done outside and with nature, including boating, hiking, swimming, fishing, and camping.
Our Services
Comprehensive
Eye Exams
Comprehensive eye exams are the best way to maintain proper eye health. Our practice has all the equipment necessary to reliably detect cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and more as early as possible. If you or your family has a history of eye disease, we recommend a comprehensive eye exam once or twice a year. Otherwise, having one performed every 2 years is generally acceptable.
Contact Lens
Exams
Whether you’re a contact lens first-timer or have been wearing them for years, we’ll ensure your new lenses are snug, your prescription is accurate, and you’ve chosen the right brand for you. We also offer specialty contact lens exams: Gas-Permeable Contact Lenses Otherwise known as Rigid Gas Permeable or Hard Contact Lenses, these lenses are made from materials that allow oxygen to pass through the lens material to the eye. They provide sharper vision, more accurate correction for astigmatism, maintain eye moisture, and last much longer than soft contact lenses. Bifocal Contact Lenses Bifocal contact lenses work very similarly to bifocal glasses and are available in either soft or gas-permeable form. They come in two forms, usually decided by personal preference: segmented or concentric design.
Pediatric Eye Care
Childhood is the best time to remedy irregular eye development. It’s recommended that children as young as 6 months old have their eyes examined. Schedule a pediatric eye exam with us if your child is showing any of these vision-related symptoms: •Squinting •Eye rubbing •Headaches •Excessive blinking •Covering one eye when trying to focus
Geriatric Eye Care
Seniors 65 and older should get a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year. Most eye diseases develop later in life, and eye structure and tissue are more vulnerable to change, so recurring eye appointments are essential for vision maintenance.
Primary Care
Sticking to a schedule can help maintain good eye health and detect common eye ailments and diseases before it’s too late. Schedule your next eye exam online to keep your eyes healthy and your prescription current. Walk-ins are also welcome!
Dry Eye
Treatments
Dry eye is a common and chronic issue for many adults. It can be uncomfortable, cause visual impairment, and negatively impact your day. Our dry eye consultations will provide the personalized treatment you need to help alleviate your symptoms. Schedule yours online today.
Eye Emergencies
Call our office immediately if you have a sudden vision change or eye injury. We accept walk-ins for emergency eye care needs like pink eye, red eye, or acute vision disturbances. Vision disturbances are considered acute if they develop quickly—within minutes or over a couple of days.
Eye Disease Evaluations
Our practice’s top-of-the-line technology can help detect, diagnose, and plan treatment for many eye diseases. Cataracts Cataracts are incredibly prevalent among older adults. A cataract occurs when your eye’s lens becomes clouded, usually resulting in foggy, blurry, or less colorful vision. Symptoms commonly appear after cataracts have developed, so frequent eye exams with your optometrist are the most effective way to identify warning signs before they become problems. Glaucoma Glaucoma occurs when pressure inside the eye damages your optic nerve. Usually, you won’t notice symptoms until the disease develops enough to damage your peripheral vision, so having a comprehensive eye exam is vital for early detection and prevention. Diabetic Retinopathy (Diabetic Eye Disease) Diabetic retinopathy is a retinal disease caused by diabetes. Early stages of the disease cause weakened blood vessels in each eye, causing blurry vision and, in later stages, even legal blindness. Macular Degeneration Macular degeneration causes central vision loss due to damaged retinas. There are two forms of macular degeneration: exudative (wet) and atrophic (dry). Detection and treatment options vary from person to person and by type.
Walk-In Appointments Welcome
​Did you find some time while out and about? Are you experiencing an eye-related emergency? Walk-ins are always welcome at our practice, so swing by, and we’ll see you as quickly as possible!
Frequently
Asked Questions
Contact Us
Our Address
Fax:
(608)249-2093
Opening Hours
Monday: 9:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday: 9:30am to 5:30pm
Wednesday: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Thursday: 9:30am to 6:30pm
Friday: 9:30am to 5:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday: Closed